{"id":577,"date":"2014-05-19T15:05:00","date_gmt":"2014-05-19T15:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/2014\/05\/19\/invisible-disabilities-and-ssdi-benefits\/"},"modified":"2024-05-08T00:05:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T04:05:45","slug":"invisible-disabilities-and-ssdi-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/blog\/invisible-disabilities-and-ssdi-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Invisible’ Disabilities and SSDI Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"

A disability does not have to be physically apparent to exist. A person may suffer from a debilitating medical condition or psychological disorder that is invisible to the naked eye, and yet this person could be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Addressing such claims can be one of the more difficult aspects of our firm’s Social Security disability practice, and yet we are up to the challenge.<\/p>\n

There are a number of physical and mental disabilities covered by the SSDI program, which may not be immediately apparent to an outside observer. Severe cases of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), severe depression and schizophrenia are three examples of mental disabilities currently included in the list of Impairments<\/a> covered by Social Security disability. Heart conditions, respiratory disorders and sciatica can present debilitating symptoms that prevent a person from working. These too may be covered by Social Security. <\/p>\n

Is it important to understand what requirements must be met in order to quality for SSDI benefits. If your condition is not on the List of Impairments maintained by the Social Security Administration (SSA) – which includes physical and mental conditions so severe as to immediately be considered qualifying disabilities, you may still be entitled to benefits if:<\/p>\n